The Transformation of 31st and Troost
“The black community can no longer do nothing and allow us to continue lose generation after generation after generation. We must stand up and do what needs to be done.”
About “We Are Superman: The Transformation of 31st and Troost”
We Are Superman wins 2013 KC FilmFest Award!
“…our children have to have a hope in tomorrow. Otherwise it doesn’t matter what I do today.”
“We often have this idea of racism and prejudices way back then in the 50’s and the 60’s. But in Kansas City, and especially along Troost Avenue, we’ve come to realize that is just a beginning point. There’s a lot of work to do.”
Kansas City Star reviews We Are Superman screening
“I think the days of waiting for government to solve all problems – whether they’re city, state, or federal – are over.”
Director Kevin Bryce on KCUR
We Are Superman Poster
“There isn’t much that we human beings can’t do. IF we have the will to do it. And that’s what’s been lacking.”
We Are Superman featured in MLK Day Celebrations
“We just cannot isolate poverty and expect that we’ve moved away from it, and it’s not our problem. It is our problem.”
Original Premiere & Panel Discussion
“This strikes at the economic capacity of your community…and you can’t stand idly by while we continue to be ravaged in this way.”